Identify the correct statement about the cell wall: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Identify the correct statement about the cell wall:
A. Plant cell walls contain cellulose.
B. Fungal cell walls are made of peptidoglycan.
C. Bacterial cell walls contain cellulose.
D. Animal cells have a chitinous cell wall.
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Plant cell walls are primarily cellulose. Fungal walls contain chitin, bacterial peptidoglycan, animal cells lack a cell wall.

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In plant physiology, the 'Munch hypothesis' for the translocation of sugars in the phloem relies on the creation of a:
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Correct Answer: Option C


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The organ that produces insulin and glucagon is the:
A. Kidney
B. Liver
C. Pancreas
D. Spleen

Correct Answer: Option C


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Correct Answer: Option D


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